Contemplatives in Action Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel United States, Philippines, and timor-leste

January, 2014 Volume 25, Number 1

Teresa the Pilgrim

“What is a pilgrimage? In 2015, the ...A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken in the light of a story.” Carmelite family will (Paul Elie, from The Life You Save May Be Your Own) celebrate the fifth centenary of the birth Ten years ago I had the privilege of making a pilgrimage in the light of Carmel’s of Teresa of Avila. story. One grace-filled memory from that journey is of a bronze sculpture of St. Teresa of Avila, which stands outside the Convent of the Incarnation. With her Plans are underway to walking staff in her left hand, she is stepping with determination toward some begin the year of unknown destination. I carried home a small preparation in 2014. replica of the statue which is pictured in this article. With that in mind, we Teresa, the Woman of Prayer, the Doctor of invited some of our the Church, this Teresa I have known and loved sisters to share their for years. But it was Teresa, the Pilgrim, who called experience of Teresa. me to attention on that long-ago day and who attracts me today. Her pilgrimages, both inner and outer, were undertaken in the light of her love story, her “friendship with God whom we know loves us.” I have learned so much from Teresa as a guide on the inner journey; I believe that the way she navigated her outer journeys also has lessons for us. Not especially a lover of travel, Teresa none- the-less journeyed extensively to establish fifteen In This Issue Carmels throughout Spain. Those journeys were fraught with the difficulties of 16th century travel. Poor roads were the norm. Once she tumbled out of the carriage, Teresa the Pilgrm 1-2 prompting her oft-quoted response to the Lord, “If this is how you treat your friends, Message from the no wonder you have so few.” The inns in which she and her companions stayed Administration 2 overnight were worse. She once described hell as “a night in a poor inn”! Never a Jubilarians of 2013 3-5 woman in good health, Teresa suffered from headaches and the cold when she

In Memory Of 6-10 traveled. Sometimes she and her guides got lost. Why would a woman who desired to shape a life that would nurture the contemplative in herself and her sisters, In Honor Of 10-11 choose to be a pilgrim? News of Note 11-13, 15 The answer is simple and Fr. Kieran Kavanaugh, OCD describes it succinctly in his introduction to the Foundations: “…She was traveling for an ideal…” Clear Timor-Leste Update 14 in her own mind and heart that God was asking her to provide foundations where Ministry to Lay Carmelites 15 continued on p. 2 Message from the Administration

As I was re-reading the Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel, translated by David Lewis, I found myself in deep appreciation of how independent, enlightened and strong willed a woman St. Teresa of Avila was. She was a great spiritual leader during her time, being the only female theologian who was published in the sixteenth century in Spain. She was a woman who stood for and defended her own mystical experiences and reformed Carmel in the midst of all the political constrictions of the clerical and patriarchal hierarchy. Journeying with our young sisters in formation was a great challenge for me. However, it was a great opportunity and a privilege. It required a total self-giving and necessitated spiritual leadership qualities. Like St. Teresa of Avila, who reformed her community in Carmel in hopes of returning her nuns to a wholesome form of living out religious life and a wholesome witnessing to Christianity, formators help those in formation recommit to the values of poverty and simplicity. She journeyed with her sisters through strict discipline, but with genuine love and common sense. Formation ministry entails a deeper discernment in seeking the will of God and complete trust in the Holy Spirit to guide the formator, to be able to journey with and guide our young sisters in accordance with the will of God for each one of them. It is the responsibility of the fomator to provide them with the right tools that will aid them in developing their own inner self and grow in their personal relationship with their God, and with the people around them. Formators are to help them see and recognize their own human limitations and sinfulness and feel God’s compassionate and overflowing love for them and provide them with the environment to recognize and develop the gifts and talents that God has uniquely given to each one of them. We are to guide them as they learn to discern God’s calling for each of them and grow in their chosen life commitment. As I look back over those years when I was in this ministry, I have come to accept the reality that not everybody you journey with in formation will stay in religious life, but what is important is that they have grown in knowing themselves and are better able to see and recognize the will of God for them; then they become a better person. Sister Maria Sheila Undang resides in Lacombe, LA and serves as assistant to the president of the Congregation.

Teresa the Pilgrim continued from cover women (and also the friars) could serve God through prayer, Teresa was determined to make the outer pilgrimages a part of her inner pilgrimage to God. In this she is a model for us – sisters and lay friends of Carmel. Our lives cannot (and probably should not) consist in dwelling quietly in some little corner walled off from the world. We, too, are called to bring the Carmelite ideal to others, leaving the familiar and embracing the new. I see Teresa’s determination to embrace both pilgrimages most clearly witnessed today in the willingness of our Sisters Mailyn Batocabe and Remedios Natonton to journey to Timor-Leste. Like Teresa, they know the discomforts of travel over rocky roads; like Teresa they know the strain of establishing a new foundation in an unknown place; like Teresa they are establishing good relations with their lay helpers; like Teresa they are determined to tell the Carmelite story, to live the Carmelite ideal in a new place; like Teresa may they navigate the interior and exterior journeys with the prayerful awareness of God’s companionship, with good humor and with determination to bring the ideal of Carmel to all. May we all undertake our inner and outer pilgrimages in the light of our shared Carmelite story.

Sister Elizabeth Fitzpatrick resides in New Orleans, LA and is the Executive Director (Vicar) of Religious, Archdiocese of New Orleans. 2 Jubilarians of 2013

Sister Ann Carmel Segura, born Levie Annette in Segura, LA, is the second of four children of the late Albin Joseph Segura and Adelaide Llewellyn Eaton. She entered Carmel in 1930 and professed first vows in 1933. Sister Ann Carmel attended Mount Carmel Elementary, New Iberia and graduated from Mount Carmel High School, Lafayette. She received a bachelor’s degree in Music from Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies and Education from Southwestern University, Lafayette. She also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Notre Dame, IN. Sister Ann Carmel devoted 49 years to Catholic education. She has taught biology, vocal music, English, social studies and art in Mount Carmel Schools in Thibodaux, Lafayette, Abbeville and New Iberia. Sister also served as directress of the postulants and novices from 1962-1967. She received many awards at juried art shows for her paintings. At present Sister Ann Carmel is retired and living at St. Leo-Seton Convent in Lafayette, LA. This year marks Sister Ann Carmel’s 100 years of birth and eighty years of vows.

Sister Laura Melancon, born Dolores Cecile in Lafayette, LA, is the only child of the late J. Vilmore Melancon and Mabel Connelly. She entered religious life in 1950 and professed first vows in 1953. Sister Laura attended Mount Carmel Elementary and Mount Carmel High School, Lafayette, LA. She went on to receive a B.S. and a Master of Education from Loyola, New Orleans, and an advanced specialized degree in Religious Studies from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Sister has devoted 53 years to Catholic Education as a teacher and principal. She has served as congregation formation director and taught at Notre Dame Seminary. Sister Laura is currently a minister to the sick at St. Genevieve’s Parish and serves as Spiritual Assistant to the Lay Carmelites, Lafayette, LA. She celebrates sixty years of vows.

Sister Lourdes Calleja, formerly Sister M. Vincent Ferrer, was born in Lagaspi City, Albay, Philippines and is the first of seven children born to the late Marciano D. Calleja and Paz Lorenzo. She entered the congregation in 1960 and professed first vows in 1963. Sister attended Legaspi Port Elementary and Legaspi Junior College (High School), Legaspi City, Philippines. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dominican College, New Orleans, LA, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of the East, Manila, and a Master of Education degree from Nicholls State, Thibodaux, LA. Sister Lourdes has served as Philippine Regional Coordinator (1997-2005), Formation Directress for the Philippine Region, as Director of the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies, and has done pastoral and retreat work as well as organizing the Justice and Peace Action Group in the Philippines. She is currently serving as Junior Professed Formator and is a volunteer at the Sisters of Mount Carmel Catholic School Canteen, Quezon City, Philippines. She celebrates fifty years of vows.

Sister Bernardine Juarez, born Bernadina in Lawa-an, Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, is the sixth of ten children born to the late Gregorio G. Juarez and Catalinia Bacus. She entered Carmel in 1960 and professed first vows in 1963. Sister attended Colegio de

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San Jose Elementary, Cebu City and Southern College High School, Bantayan, Cebu. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu and a master’s degree in Management from Philippine Christian University, Manila. Sister Bernadine was involved in healthcare for over twenty-five years and served at the Philippine Heart Center of Asia for twenty-four years. She currently serves as Coordinator of Development for the Philippine Region and works in Pastoral Healthcare at Far Eastern University Hospital, Quezon City, Philippines and celebrates fifty years of vows.

Sister Catherine Riggs, born Peggy Ann Riggs in New Iberia, LA, is the only child of the late Russell Harold Riggs and Amy Pauline Robichaux. She entered into religious life in 1960 and professed first vows in 1963. Sister Catherine attended Mount Carmel Elementary and Mount Carmel High School, New Iberia, LA. She received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Dominican College, New Orleans and a Master of Education in counseling from LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. Sister dedicated thirty-five years to Catholic Education as a teacher and served as guidance counselor at Mount Carmel Academy, New Orleans. Since 2002 Sister Catherine has served as Director of Pastoral Care at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, New Orleans and celebrates fifty years of vows.

Sisters Bernardine Juarez and Laura Melancon Reflect on Their Years as a Sister of Mount Carmel

My jubilee year in consecrated life recalls the 50 years away from home which I feel is just like yesterday. Yes, time passes too fast! I left my home town on the island of Cebu, in the Philippines, by boat in the midst of a strong typhoon. The boat reached Manila safely where I met Lourdes Calleja and other women who were entering the Sisters of Mount Carmel. We left on September 2, 1960 for New Orleans, Louisiana. As a postulant, there was much to adjust to, i.e., the cold climate, the food and homesickness. It was a struggle to attend class and understand French, Modern Math and American English. However, the experience of becoming a novice was fun and relaxing. As a junior professed sister, I was assigned to assist in the infirmary. Taking care of the sick and senior sisters in the Motherhouse Infirmary was difficult, but fulfilling. I was greatly edified by their strength and ability to transform pain into joy, peace and consolation. When I returned to the Philippines, I was assigned to Holy Child Hospital in Dumaguete City where I set up the X-ray department and was responsible for the business office. The schedule was overwhelming. I would often miss prayers and community life. I asked for and received a transfer to Manila. In Manila, I had the opportunity to live with Mother Marcella Foret. Sr. Marie Hope Aguila and I were present with Mother Marcella on July 2, 1972 when, in the midst of a typhoon with heavy rain, no electricity and no telephone, she suffered a heart attack. All we could do was pray as we faced the reality of her death. We were conscious of God’s presence in our fear, anxiety, sorrow and powerlessness. Early in the morning, we were finally able to contact Sisters Josephine Deveras and Lourdes Calleja.

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My next move was to Fairview. While living there, I was able to find work as a Cardio Pulmonary Technician at Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City. After a few years, I was the only sister working there and at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC). My lengthy service was fulfilling because I was serving outpatient indigents. After twenty-four years, I retired as a government employee, and again traveled to the United States to participate in a spiritual renewal program at Blessing Place, Lacombe, LA. In my present ministry in Pastoral Care Services at FEU-NRMF Medical Center, I believe that my service to them is bringing the Lord Jesus to the bedsides, imbued with an understanding of the reality of the feelings of the sick, the dying and the poor because of my years in community and ministry. I am grateful for my fifty years of vowed life in Carmel. I Sister Bernadine at the Philippine Heart Center’s believe that God will always be with me in my trials, joys and farewell party honoring her many years of service. suffering.

As we prepare to celebrate the fifth centenary of the birth of Teresa of Avila, a saint with whom our Carmel family is closely bound, I find myself reflecting on and continuing to be inspired by her life and charism. This year, I celebrated my 60th jubilee as a professed Daughter of Carmel. These years have been blessed with many experiences, challenges and grace-filled times. I was only 15, an only child, when I left home in Lafayette and entered the doors of Carmel to begin following my call. Of course, I felt very mature when I entered the novitiate, but the fact is, I had a lot more growing up to do. Taking on the responsibility of a teacher just three years later was an eye opener, but I anticipated it with much enthusiasm and prepared or not, I had a ministry to do. My teaching career began at St. James Major School in New Orleans teaching fifty fifth graders. To this day I still remember so many of those in my first class. One became a priest, now deceased, and one a Dominican Sister. I loved teaching and spent many years in the field of education, as both teacher and principal. My ministry took me to St. James Major, St. Dominic, Mount Carmel, Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans; Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Westwego; Mount Carmel, Abbeville; St. Louis King of France, Metairie; and Cathedral-Carmel and Teurlings High From left: Sisters Beth and Laura in Avila, Spain. School, Lafayette. I was then called by the community to do formation work. This ministry ended when I returned home to care for my mom after my dad’s death. While caring for mom I worked in schools in Lafayette, from which I retired at age 71. My retirement ministry, since my mom passed away, is Minister to the Sick and Homebound in St. Genevieve parish, Lafayette, which I continue to this day. It is a ministry I love and find most rewarding. My years in religious life have not been all work and no play. I have had the opportunity to travel and have been on several pilgrimages. One of my favorites was to Spain, where I visited Avila and Alba De Tormes, where Teresa died. In that convent Sister Beth Fitzpatrick and I renewed our vows, a most powerful experience. It was my 50th jubilee year. As we prepare for the big celebration in 2015, we see a society today with a growing desire and need for prayer, so with me, let us carry the torch of Teresa, focusing foremost on the value of prayer in the heart of the Church. 5 In Memory Of

Abshire, Mr. Wallace by Sister Andreé Bindewald, O. Carm., Boudreaux, T.O.C., Mr. Vance by Mrs. Virgie Bender, Mrs. Sisters of Mount Carmel Charlene Blanchard, T.O. Carm. and Rosalind, Mrs. Meta Adams, Mrs. Amelia Warren by Mrs. Georgia Young Moore, Boudreaux and Family, Immaculate Conception, T.O.C. Georgmarie Moore Bourgeois, Mrs. Bridget D. by Ms. Geraldine Gayral Allain Schwing, Mrs. Anna Louise “Cookie” by Mr. and Mrs. Bourgue, Mrs. Lilly by Mrs. Theresa Doucet Harry Delahoussaye, Mr. and Mrs. J. Olton Hebert, Mrs. Lilla S. Bourque, Mrs. Audrey R. by Mr. and Mrs. Boniface Suire, Jr. Himel, Mrs. Flo Laperouse Johnson Boyd, Mr. Tim by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Soignier Angello, Mrs. Mary M. by Ms. Janice Evans Braud, Mr. Edward by Mrs. Jo Ann Portier Haydel Arceneaux, Mr. Norman by Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux Braud, Mrs. Elise by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braud Arceneaux, Mrs. Doris P. by Mr. Francis Arceneaux Breaux, Ester by Ms. Margie Castille Arceneaux, Mrs. Frances by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vedros Bright, Tena by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Arsement, Mr. Joseph Clyde by Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Landry Broussard, Jerod Lynn by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Broussard, Arsement, Mrs. Shirley by Ms. Glenda Thibodeaux Mrs. Una Broussard, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffin, Edna Landry, Aucoin, Helen Landry by Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Placer Ms. Albera Winch Aucoin, Mr. Rudy by Ms. Lora Deligans Broussard, Mr. Danny by Mr. and Mrs. J. Phil Haney Ayo, Mrs. Gloria by Ms. JoyLove Toups and Family Broussard, Mr. Dennis L. by Mr. and Mrs. Boniface Suire, Jr. Broussard, Mr. Donald C. by Mrs. Donna Lassalle Babineaux, Alyssa by Cathedral Carmel School Faculty and Staff, Broussard, Mrs. Florine M. by St. Alphonsus Ladies Altar Society Sisters of Mount Carmel, Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Placer Broussard, Mrs. J. Lull by Mr. Mike Saunier Badeaux, Mr. Ray S. by Mrs. Elaine C. Badeaux Broussard, Mrs. Presley F. by Ms. Alberta Winch Badeaux, Ray F. by Ms. Elaine Badeaux Brower, Edna Ackal by Patsy and Norris Rader Baer, Ms. Alberta G. by Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Blakeman Brown, Lynley Reese by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Clement Baiamonte, Mrs. Audrey L. by Sister Gwen Grillot, O. Carm. Bufford, Ms. Myrtis by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Balderas, Mrs. Rosabel S. by Ms. Ella Breaux Buford, Therese by Mrs. Suzette Armentor Balinger, C.S.J, Sister Kathleen by Sister Andrée Bindewald, Burke, Paul Horace by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Jr. O. Carm. Barber, Mrs. Etta Pearl by Mr. and Mrs. David Landgrave Caillier, Mrs. Allie S. by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clyde Comeaux, Bauer, Jr., Mr. Carl by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cloud Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc, Mr. Bayard, Mrs. Helen Margery by Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tamplain and Mrs. Ray Schneider Beasley, Mr. William R. by Mrs. Sharon Mouton Callahan, Mrs. Rita by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stelly Beason, Mrs. Donna by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dudek Caluya, Mr. and Mrs. Carlito B. by Mr. and Mrs. Carlito Caluya Beaullieu, Mrs. Laurice by Dr. G.A. Beaullieu, Sr. Campanella, Mrs. Ida by Mr. and Mrs. Don Wall Becnel, Mrs. Heloise by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Quates, Jr. Carboni, Mary Wagner by Anonymous Becnel, Timothy “Scott” by Mr. and Mrs. Denis Granier Carpenter, Mrs. Bonnie Bagert by Jean Boudreaux Hoppe Berken, Herman by Leona Smaihall Carruba, Mr. Michael J. by Mrs. Ann Mollere Woodruff Bernard, Mr. Bradley by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Greco Caruso, Sr., Mr. Anthony J. by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Greco Bernard, Mr. Raoul “Yockey” by Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hebert, Sr., Cascio, Mrs. Sara Spedale by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Skains Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse, O. Carm., Ms. Rosalie Marcello, Castille, Mr. Bill by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O’Connell, Ms. JoyLove Toups and Family Ms. Jerrie LeBlanc Bertrand, Mrs. Carolyn by Ms. Beth Boyd Chambers Family, L. by Mrs. Susan Lissard Bertrand, Mrs. Lois by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffin Chenier, Mr. Fred by Ms. Mary Chenier Besse, Bernadette by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scalisi Cheramie, Mrs. Francis by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Martin Betar, Jr., Mr. George by Mrs. Mae Helen E. Ackal, Boo Breaux Chiasson, Mr. John by Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Dartez Bicocchi, Mrs. Frances Humbrecht by Mrs. Virginia Burton, Mrs. Civello, Mrs. Linda by Ms. Janice Evans Phyllis Carnilla and Sister Bartholomew DeRouen Bienvenu, Joan by Mr. and Mrs. Rick DeVun Bischoff, Mr. George by Mrs. Leatrice Lobell Blanchard, Buddy and Brian by Mrs. Marian Blanchard Bodin, Sr., Allen J. by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Boll, Rudy by Sister Paula Marie Derise, O. Carm., Mr. and Mrs. These listings include donations received from July 1 - October David Graugnard, Dr. Camille L. Jarrell, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. 31. Memorial donations or donations in one's honor assist the LeBlanc, Shalom Community, Sisters of Mount Carmel, Mrs. Joyce sisters in their ministries. For more information contact: Viator, Ms. Rita Mae Kelly Borel, Mr. Rudy by Mrs. Joy Borel Sisters of Mount Carmel Borne, Mr. Lee C. by Mrs. Joyce Edwards Office of Development Borne, Mr. Wayne by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ceravolo and Family P.O. Box 1160 Boudreaux, Maxine McDonald by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Viator Boudreaux, Mrs. Celeste by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Landry Lacombe, Louisiana 70445-1160 Boudreaux, Mrs. Maxine by Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux, (985) 882-7577 or (504) 524-2398 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Van Cleve e-mail: [email protected] Boudreaux, Roberta by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi 6 In Memory Of

Clavin, Mrs. Mary Lassalle by Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lassalle Duhon, Mrs. Bella T. by Mr. & Mrs. Harry Broussard, Mr. and Cobena, Mrs. Ula by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Mrs. Rex Simon, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vincent Coco, Ms. Eva by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schutte Duhon, Mrs. Ouida D. by Saint Alphonsus Ladies Altar Society Comeaux, Mr. Roe by Mr.and Mrs. Nason Leger Duhon, Ms. Ruby D. by Ms. Alga Landry, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Comeaux, Mrs. Lucy Menard by Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Placer Mayard Comeaux, Mrs. Nellie F. by Mr. and Mrs. David Landgrave Dupuis, Jr., Mr. George F. by Mr. and Mrs. Boniface Suire Comeaux, Ms. Joelle by Mrs. Amy Minvielle Collins, Mrs. Theresa Dupuis, Richard by Mrs. Martha Dupuis Guidry, Mr. and Mrs. Mark St. Upery, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pesson, Durand, Mr. Martin by Mrs. Lorraine Rock Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Cooper, Michelle Ann by Wilda and Gleada Broussard Easton, Ms. Dolores B. by Mr. Ray Eastin Cormier, Mrs. Bella Jean by Mrs. Velma Andrus Edualino, Feby L. by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Villanueva Cosper, Mrs. Donna by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haydel Eisenstein, Mrs. Edwina B. by Mrs. Velma Andrus Credeur, Mrs. Olivia by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Arceneaux Ellis, Mr. Willie Mae N. by Mrs. Patricia Durbin Credeur, Ms. Mary by Mrs. Theresa Doucet Estevens, Mr. Rick by Mr. Chris Berger Credeur, Rita Meaux by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Cross, Joe by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Delcambre Faulk, Mrs. Norman by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Crutcher, Mr. Charles L. by Ms. Janice Evans Figueron, III, David by Dr. and Mrs. Raul Ramirez Cuccio, Mr. Frank by Ms. Stella Z. Doucet Foley, Mr. Walter by Mrs. Anna Gartin Culotta, Sr., Mr. John Tilghman J. by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Folse, Mr. Wayne by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Borne Brinks Folse, Rita O’Brien by Ms. Robbie Dale Folse David Fournerat, Mr. Danny by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoppe Dahlstrom, Mr. Donald by Immaculate Conception, T.O.C., Sister Fowler, Mr. Clyde by Mr. and Mrs. Rene Broussard Paula Marie Derise, O. Carm., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr., Frick, Helen by MCA Class of 1963, New Iberia, Mr. and Mrs. Sister Gwen Grillot, O. Carm., Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse, O. Glenn Sargent Carm., Sisters of Mount Carmel, Shalom Community Fuqua, Mr. Luther Clark by Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold, Mr. and Daigle, James by Ms. Glenda Thibodeaux Mrs. Michael Moran Daigle, Mr. Allen by Mrs. Marian Blanchard Daigle, Mr. Robert “Bobby” by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ledet Gannon, Mr. Joseph Alphonse by Ms. Elaine Erikson and Mr. Daigle, Mrs. Doris by Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Kerne, III Bruce Cameron Daigle, Theresa by Ms. Madeline White Garrett, Helen by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Dalovisio, Mrs. Florence by Mrs. Virginia Donner Gibson, Mrs. Lucille by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clyde Comeaux Dannelly, Jess Lucas by Mr. and Mrs. Craig Durio Giroir, Faye by MCA Class of 1963, New Iberia, Mr. and Mrs. Danos, Lorraine by Ms. Mary Chenier Glenn Sargent Danos, O. Carm., Sister Mary Grace by Mr. Warren F. Caire, Mrs. Girouard, Sr., Mr. Gerald “Bick” by Ms. Robbie Dale Folse David, Mary Stacy P. Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. Errol Delahoussaye, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Dauterive, Babette A. by Mr. and Mrs. Ned LeBlanc Goffner, Glen Edward by Mrs. Lisa Pisa, Danna Asaro and David, Mrs. Verde Landry by Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold, Mrs. Juli Matthews Gloria Meaux Gonthier and Family, Ralph by Ms. Angelina C. Gonthier De Boisblanc, Mrs. Rebecca Waitt by Dr. and Mrs. Rene De Gossen, Mrs. Fay Fruge by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Habetz, Mrs. Wenzel Boisblanc, Mrs. Cathy Darragh Habetz, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Mineo, Sisters of Mount Carmel, De Long, Michael by Ms. Stella Z. Doucet Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. Decuir, Mrs. Lois by Mr. and Mrs. Rene Broussard, Mr. and Mrs. Gotreaux, Mrs. Leona by Mrs. Madeline White David Graugnard Gradilla, Mrs. Delores by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gravolet Delise, Mrs. Beverly by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Cavell Gros, Ridley by Bob and Kathleen Broggi Demma, Macy Cardona by Ms. Janice Evans Grosch, Mr. Anthony by Mrs. Amy Guidry and Joan Rome Deville, Mr. Donwid “Don” by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Arceneaux, Guidry, “Bic” Raymond by Mrs. Theresa Doucet Mrs. Lois Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr., Mrs. Wenzel Guidry, Efford “Baday” by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Habetz, Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc, Mr. and Mrs. Nason Leger, Guidry, Jr., Laryman by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schneider St. Joseph Lay Carmelite Community Gunther, Mr. Gerard by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeargain DiGiovanni, Mr. Pat by Mrs. Amy Guidry Doelre, Mr. Paul by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Habetz, August and Sina C. by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman J. Trahan Domingue, Mrs. Gloria H. by Mrs. Wenzel Habetz Hanks, Mrs. Gloria by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Dore, Lloyd and Eunice by Suzanne Doré Guerra Hansen, Mr. Gordon by Sisters of Mount Carmel Dore, Mrs. Eunice by Ms. Alys Doré Hargrave, Mr. Joseph by Mr. and Mrs. Mac Bryson Dore, Sr., Mr. Lloyd by Ms. Alys Doré Harmeyer, Susie by Immaculate Conception, T.O.C., St John Dougherty Lacour, Mrs. Marilynn by Ms. Beth Grob of the Cross, T.O.C. Dugas, Mrs. Callie R. by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lancon, Jr. Harrington, Mr. Burton by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Deady Dugas, Mrs. Mae by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hymel Hartigay, Mr. Anthony by Mrs. Lorraine Rock Duhon, Flo by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Hartman, O. Carm., Sister Irene by Ms. Annamay Lucia Duhon, Jr., Mr. Eugene by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mayard Harvey, Ms. Cori by Mrs. Virginia Donner Hebert, Jr., Leonard B. by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader 7 In Memory Of

Hebert, Jr., Mr. Carl A. by Mr. Jean R. LeBlanc Lavergne, Mr. Lee S. by Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux, Mr. and Hebert, Mrs. Alberta Cramer by Mr. and Mrs. Shane Breaux Mrs. Errol Delahoussaye Hebert, Mrs. Millie L. by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry LeBlanc, Evelyn H. by Mr. Mike Saunier Hebert, Mrs. Ruby by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O’Connell LeBlanc, Harold by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Hensgens, Mr. Lawrence “Square” by Sisters of Mount Carmel, LeBlanc, Mr. Glenn Roy by Ms. Deanna L. Gary, Ms. Beverly Mr. and Mrs. Larry Viator, Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux, Howell Mrs. Leona Berken Smaihall LeBlanc, Mrs. Alberta Theresa by Mrs. Matsy Guidry, Mr. and Hensgens, Mr. Leonard by Mrs. Sarah Hensgens Mrs. J. Olton Hebert, Mr. and Mrs. David Landgrave, Mr. and Hensgens, Mr. Raymond by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. Mrs. Curtis Landry, Mr. Joseph G. Valleé Hernandez, Mrs. Petesy by Ms. Alberta V. Winch LeBlanc, Mrs. Helen LaPlace by Mr. Robert J. LeBlanc Hernandez, Neil by Bernice and Mary Ann Breaux, Mr. and Mrs. LeBlanc, Mrs. Kirby B. by Dr. Joseph C. Kite Linus Regan LeBlanc, Mrs. Rose C. by Mr. and Mrs. Nason Leger Hoyt, Mrs. Barbara Olivier by Ms. Dorothy Broussard, Mr. and LeBlanc, O. Carm., Sister Alexander by Ms. Annamay Lucia Mrs. Robert Cole, Mount Carmel Class of 1960, Mr. and Mrs. Leger, Percy by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. John Smietana, Mrs. Cecilia Victor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeargain Lené, Mr. Wilton J. by Rip and Bonnie Eveland and Fadra David, Hoyt, Ms. Barbara Olivier by Ms. Robbie Dale Folse David Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry, Ms. Gaylen Picard and Family Hulin, Mr. Eddie by Mrs. Brenda Manceaux Leonards, Bobbie L. by Leonard Buck Leonards Hulin, Sr., Mr. Ed by Ms. Alberta V. Winch Leonards, Shirley N. by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Hutches, Mr. Oscar by Shelley and Orlando Matus Leroux, Gramma “JoJo” by Sgt. and Mrs. Lester Gonzales Huval, Alton by Ms. Shirley Huval Lestrade, Jr., Mr. Edward T. by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Matthews Hymel, Sr., Mr. Cecil A. by Mr. Alfred Ackal, Mr. and Mrs. Errol Lewis, Charlie by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schneider Delahoussaye, Mr. and Mrs. Chip Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Lissard Family, E. by Mrs. Susan Lissard Rader Litzsinger, Mr. Leonard by Mrs. Lorraine Rock Livingston, Mrs. Margaret G. by Mr. and Mrs. Errol Delahoussaye, Indest, Sr., Mr. Roy E. by Mrs. Mary K. Resweber Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Irwin, Mr. Robert (Bob) K. by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Soignier Liwag, Jose and Primitiva by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Villanueva Louivere, Mr. Billy by Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux, Mr. and Mrs. Jaubert, Dr. Charles by The Farrell Family Norris Rader Jennings, David by Ms. Jerrie LeBlanc Louviere, Cornell, Percy and Nell by Ms. Olga Louviere Jenson, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond by Ms. Daisy Thom Lucas, Luke by Ms. Therese M. Segura Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Perron by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Jones, Gilbert by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Major, Mr. Leland S. by Mrs. Marie Landry Joseph, III, Mr. John by Mr. John F. Tanory Malcolm, Brad by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Borne Joseph, Warren “Chuck” by Ms. Therese M. Segura Maracic, Mr. John by Mr. Melvin Niemiec Jumonville, Mrs. Yvonne Bonnet by Ms. Louise Cousin, Marceaux, Marguerite by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schneider Mrs. Beverly Daspit, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Krouse, Mr. and Mares, Mrs. Marie by Ms. Madeline White Mrs. I. J. Mires Markle, Mr. Robert by Mr. and Mrs. John Indest Juneau, Gaston and Lena by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Maupin Martinez, Mrs. Jackie by Mrs. Catherine Parmley Junta, Luke and Josie by Ms. Donna Lassalle Massie, Mrs. Lottie Lucia by Ms. Jeanne deValcourt Mauboules, Preston by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Kathman, Mr. Milford by Sisters of Mount Carmel McCarty, Marjorie J. by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Koehl, Mr. Clarence George by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cassreino McCormick, Ms. Millie Hoyt by Ms. Johnnie Verrette McDonald, Martha Ramos Sandoz by Mrs. Suzette Armentor La Haye, Mr. Dennis by Mrs. Beverly Howell McNamara, Thomas B. and Pauline D. McNamara by Mr. and LaBorde, Sanford J. by Mrs. Marlene Prejean, Sisters of Mount Mrs. Brooks Foret Carmel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sonnier, Sr. Meche, Mrs. Rosa Belle “MawMaw” by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle LaBruyere, Sr., Mr. Edward P. by Sister Gwen Monahan, O. Carm., Soignier Ms. Bernadette A. Powell Mejias, Mrs. Brunilda by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran Landry, Alvin B. by Ms. Janelle V. Landry Menendez, Mrs. Rosa W. by Mr. Wayne Theriot and Jeff Woffard Landry, Brock by Mr. and Mrs. James Morvant Mier, Mr. Gervis by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Landry, Jr., Mr. Felix A. by Mrs. Marie Landry Miguez, Mr. Gene by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Eldridge Landry, Mrs. Edola by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Minvielle, Mrs. Marie by Mr. and Mrs. James Trahan Curtis Landry, Sisters Judith Hebert and Fatima Mouton, O. Carm. Mire, Mr. Gervais by Mrs. Theresa Doucet Landry, Mrs. Peggy F. B. by Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Placer Montagnet, Mr. Octave P. by Mrs. O. P. Montagnet Lange, Mr. J. C. by Mrs. Lorraine Broussard Moody, Mrs. Johanne M. by Mrs. Cindi Savoy Langlinais, Mr. Simeon Kent by Mrs. Matsy Guidry, Ms. Janelle Moreau, Mrs. Lilla Mae by Mrs. Mae Helen Ackal V. Landry, Mr. Joseph Valleé Mouledous, Mr. Gregory by Mr. Paul Breaux, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lantier, Mr. Curtis by Ms. Mable Lantier Cordell Dartez, Ms. Jeanne deValcourt, Mrs. Matsy Guidry, Lasseigne, Mr. Leonard by Mrs. Irene Armond, Mrs. Janis Sisters Judith, Fatima, and Leah, O. Carm., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lasseigne, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Vicknair Sonnier, Sr., Mr. Joseph Valleé, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry, Lasseigne, Mrs. Sadia by Mrs. Irene Armond Mr. and Mrs. James Trahan

8 In Memory Of

Mouton and Family, Whitney by Mrs. Ruth Buniva Robichaux, Mrs. Bo by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Martin Mouton, Don by Ms. Nell Dean Mouton Roberts Robichaux, Ms. Estelle S. by Mr. and Mrs. Brent Duet Mouton, Mr. and Mrs. Leo by Ms. Nell Dean Mouton Roberts Robicheaux, Mrs. Myrle Bourg by Ms. Joan Valleé Rome Mouton, Mr. Edwin by St. Joseph High School Class of 1962 Roth, Ben and Alida Rose by Ann Foret, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Foret Mouton, Mr. Michael O’Neil by Mrs. Georgie Mouton and Mrs. Rowe, Mr. William Francis by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russo Michelle Mouton Geiger Roy, Kevin by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Mouton, Ronnie by Ms. Nell Dean Mouton Roberts Rush, Patty by MCA Class of 1963, New Iberia, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sargent Neef, Mrs. Hazel by Mr. and Mrs. Brad Olivier, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Gloria by Mr. Robert Russell Kyle Soignier, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sonnier, Sr., Ms. Glenda Russo, Mr. Robert E. by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russo Thibodeaux Russo, Mrs. Alberta Nilta G. by Mr. Joseph Valleé, Ms. Alberta Neil, Robert by Immaculate Conception, T.O.C. Winch Neu, Mrs. Rita by Mrs. Cheryl Neu Nixon, Mrs. Dianne by Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Leger Sacred Heart, O. Carm., Sister by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breaux Norton, Gregory C. by Ms. Elizabeth Bindewald, Sister Andrée Sadlier, Mr. Ronald Francis by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Boos, Mrs. Bindewald, O. Carm., Mrs. Jean Hall, Judith Legett-Martin, Mrs. Georgia Young Moore, Georgmarie Nugent, James E. by Ms. Alberta Winch Moore, Mrs. Eva Sadlier, Shalom Community, Ms. Sonya A. Nugent, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver by Mrs. Amy M. Collins Trebucq, Sister Andrée Bindewald, O. Carm. Saltzman, Mr. Kendall by Mr. and Mrs. Linus Regan Ohlenforst Family, John by Mrs. Philomena Ohlenforst Saunier, Gerri and Family by Mr. Mike Saunier Scharwath, Sr., Mr. Hebert by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braud Palombo, Patrick by Mr. Paul D. Breaux, Jr. Schellhaas, Ed “Sonny” by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lakey and Family Panza, Mrs. Thersea by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crock Scheufens Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent by Mrs. Leona Berken Parquet, Mr. Terry by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Borne Smaihall Passantino, Mr. and Mrs. Tom by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hotard Seeling, Mr. Frank E. (Buddy) by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lakey Percle, Mr. Johnny by Ms. Margaret Molaison, Mr. and Mrs. and Family Alfred Rome, Mrs. Joy Toups and Family Segura, Francis by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Perez, Geraldine Broussard by Edna and Patty Landry Sellers, Mrs. Mary H. by Ms. Alberta Winch Peschier, Mrs. Hilda B. by Ms. Deanna L. Gary, Ms. Therese Sellers, O. Carm., Sister Stella Marie by Sgt. and Mrs. Lester LaBorde, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sonnier Gonzales Petitjean, Joseph “Dane” by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Shaw, Mr. Nicholas by Mr. and Mrs. Denis Granier, Mr. and Mrs. Pitre, Mrs. Claudia by Mr. and Mrs. Mary T. Braud Ronald O’Connell, Mrs. Maisie Rodrigue Plaisance, Mrs. Earline by Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Dartez Simon, Mr. and Mrs. Lefiad by Mr. Roland Simon Plattsmier, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. W.J. by Mr. Winn J. Plattsmier Simon, Mr. Paul R. by Mrs. P. Simon Porche, Mrs. Suzanne by Mrs. Diane Landry Smaihall, Mr. Louis by Mrs. Leona Berken Smaihall Prejean, Mr. David by Ms. Matsy Guidry Smith Mr. Kim Charles by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Borne, Mr. and Prejean, Mr. Frank by Ms. Alberta Winch Mrs. Brent Duet Prejean, Mr. John Clarence by Mount Carmel Class of 1956, Smith, Mr. Garey W. by Mrs. Lynn Lewis Abbeville Smith, Mr. Gary by Sisters of Mount Carmel, Sister Barbara Nell Prejean, Mr. Jon by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Soignier Laperouse, O. Carm. Prejean, Mrs. Clarence by Ms. Alberta V. Winch Smith, Ms. Sadie Breaux by Mr. Thomas Smith Prejeant, Mr. Roland by Mrs. Catherine Prejeant Sonnier Wallace by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr. Prevost, Ms. Bernadette by Ms. Martha Briggs Landreneau Sonnier, Ms. Lucille by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Morvant Pugh, Mrs. Marcia by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Martin Spiers, Mrs. Wilma B. by Rick and Patricia DeVun Pugh, Mrs. Marsha “Marty” by Mr. and Mrs. Errol Delahoussaye St. Pierre, Bruce by Ms. Elizabeth St. Pierre Stallcup, Richard by Ms. Barbara Stallcup Quackenboss, Sr., Mr. James by Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Vincent Stansbury, Mr. Mike by Ms. Jeanne deValcourt Stelly, Ms. Ann Scalisi by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scalisi, Mr. Dudley Rader, Lilly Jacquemoud by Mrs. Rose Mary Rader Walker Stelly Ratliff, Mrs. Cissy by Ms. Lora Deligans Stockstill, Mrs. Anna by Ms. Elizabeth Maraist Rein, Val by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Suire, Ms. Lillie by Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Vincent Reinsch, Mr. Thomas A. by Mr. and Mrs. John Broussard, Mrs. Tanner, Mr. Glennon J. by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haydel and Britney, Beverly Howell Mrs. Sylvia Portier Rengers, Mr. Gerard by Mr. and Mrs. Mac Bryson Tatum-Palestine, Mrs. Claire by Sister Gwen Monahan, O. Carm. Richard, Camile and Veronica by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Thevis Terracina, Mrs. Eunice by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braud Richard, Mr. Leroy by Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Mires Terrebonne, Mr. Steven Joseph by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haydel, Richard, Mrs. Hilda by Mr.and Mrs. Nason Leger Ms. Sylvia Porter Riggs, Elaine by Ms. Shirley Huval Texada, Katie by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Ripberger Families, Marie and Edward by Ms. Theresa Thevis, Peter and Veronica by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Thevis Ripberger Thibodaux, Mrs. Antoinette by Dr. Keith Cangelosi Robichaux, Mary and Dave by Mrs. Mary Boudreaux Thibodeaux, Mary L.B. by Mrs. Sue Thomas 9 In Memory Of In Honor Of

Thibodeaux, Mr. John Wilton by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Landry Ackal, Dalel by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Thibodeaux, Mr. Joseph Ronald by Reverend Garrett Savoie Ackman, Mrs. Sharon by Mr. and Mrs. James Morvant Thibodeaux, Mr. Joseph W. by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry, Mr. Aguillard, Mrs. Theresa by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffin Joseph G. Valleé Amaral, Bishop Don Norberto by Sister Mailyn Batocabe, O. Carm. Thibodeaux, Mrs. Beatrice by Ms. Alberta Winch and Sister Remedios Natonton, O. Carm., Sisters of Mount Carmel Thibodeaux, Mrs. Horace by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Arceneaux, Mrs. Maude by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Thibodeaux, Mrs. Mary Lou Borel by Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Placer Aurora Typhoon Victims by Sister Paula Marie Derise, O. Carm. Thom, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence by Ms. Daisy Thom Thorguson, Mr. Carroll by Mrs. Genevieve Thorguson Batocabe, O. Carm., Sister Mailyn by Reverend Rholando Grecia Toups, Mrs. Pamela Ann C. by Ms. Joan Valleé Rome and Friends Trahan, Mr. Peter by Mr. and Mrs. Linus Regan Benoit, James and Lydia by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi, Mr. and Trahan, O. Carm., Sister Edith by Mrs. P. Simon Mrs. Ronald O’Connell Trahant, Mildrerd Egan by Ms. Julie Caldarera, Ms. Betty Jane Bercier, Ms. Suzanne by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cramer Timmrock Bland, Terry by Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lassalle Tramontana, Ralph by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Bond, Mrs. Mary by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Tregre, Mr. Lee by Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Blakeman Bonin, Sr., Mr. Hayward J. by Margaret J. Bonin Trouille, Mrs. Rose by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brinks, Jr. Borchgrevink, Mrs. Jackie by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. Trujillo, Ms. Viola by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Deady Borel, DeLois H. by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Borgstede, Mr. Larry by Mrs. and Mrs. Andrew Greco, Wayne and Viator, Mrs. Bernice M. by Ms. Alberta Winch Bobbie Naquin Viator, Mrs. Elda Rouly by Mr. and Mrs. James Arceneaux Boudreaux, Doris by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Vidacovitch, Mrs. Rose by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoppe Boudreaux, Meta by Immaculate Conception, T.O.C. Villanueva, Timothy and Ricardo by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Braud, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas and Family by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Villanueva Braud Vincent, Linda and Atler by Mrs. Shirley Huval Broussard Pamela, Payton, and Emily by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Vincent, Mr. T. P. by Carol Trahan, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Vincent Landry Virgets, Sr., Mr. Warren by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sonnier, Sr. Bujard, Dr. Burt by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Vitek, Mrs. Nancy by Ms. Peggy Zimmerman Butcher, Paulette by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cramer Wagner, Michael and Mary by Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lassalle Campesi, Mr. and Mrs. Ross by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffin Waguespack, Richard by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Castille, Ms. Margie by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Schutte, Sr. Wall, Mr. William by Mrs. Marlene Wall Weber, Bod “B.J.” and William M. by Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Cochiara, Mr. David by Mr. and Mrs.Vito Asaro, Juli Matthews and Kerne, III Lisa Pisa Wetzel, Tom by Ms. Jeanne de Valcourt Conner, J.C. by Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Andrus White, Mr. Kenneth by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Cramer, O. Carm., Sister Clare by Mrs. Lorraine Rock Whitson, Ms. Barbara by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stafford Cub Corner Preschool by Mrs. Barbara Alexander Wilkerson, Floyd by Mrs. Sue Thomas Culicchia, Frank by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Willis, Mr. James by Ms. Mary Frances Landry Wilson, Mrs. Lottie by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Maillet DeRouen, O. Carm., Sister Bartholomew by Mrs. Barbara Wittenberg, Mrs. Elouise Derise by Mrs. and Mrs. I.J. Mires Epstein, Ms. Martha Jose Womack, Mr. David by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Soignier DeSalvo, Dr. Karen by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Dieckman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry by Jerry Chauffe Zaunbrecher, Mr. Blake by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gossen, Sr., Sister Duet, Brent and Jennifer by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. Dugas, Dave by Larry and Donna Boullion Zaunbrecher, Mrs. Rose Marie by Mr. and Mrs. Larry LeBlanc Dupont, Scott by Bob and Kathleen Broggi Faulk, Ray by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Favrot, Allen and Jane by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Fitzpatrick, O. Carm., Sister Beth by Mr. Gary O’Brien We remember all the people in the Philippines who were affected Gary, Nathan by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffin Gaspard, Mr. John (Pim) by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry by Super Typhoon Haiyan. Giardano, Mrs. Charlotte by Ms. Marion F. Lochridge Gonsoulin, Andrew and Helen by Mr. and Mrs. David McKelvey Grocers Supply/Buy for Less by Mr. and Mrs. David McKelvey Gros, Mrs. Pam by Bob and Kathleen Broggi For your convience in submitting your prayer request and Gruber, Sylvia Sliman by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader donations, the Sisters of Mount Carmel now have a PayPal account. Please visit our website sistersofmountcarmel.org Hanagriff, Mrs. Karen by Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tamplain Hannie, Evelyn by Mr. John F. Tanory and click Donate on the navigation panel. Hebert, Carmella by Immaculate Conception, T.O.C.

10 In Honor Of

Hosen, Mrs. Peggy by Sisters of Mount Carmel Segura, O. Carm., Sister Ann Carmel by Mrs. Debra Courtois, Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy by Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse, Mrs. Sarah de Valcourt Roy, Mrs. Jerry Chauffe O. Carm. Smith, Mrs. Grace by Mr. James B. Smith Stanley, Mrs. Stacie by Mr. and Mrs. Jude Estopinal Indest, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Roy by Mrs. Mary Resweber Suberbielle, Art by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Minvielle, III

Judice, Mrs. Yvonne by Mr. & Mrs. David Degeyter Tanory, Jasmine and Luke by Mr. John Tanory Tanory, Jasmine Hannie by Mr. John F. Tanory Key, Mr. Lester by Sisters of Mount Carmel Theriot, O. Carm., Sister Odile by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brinks, Jr. Thibodaux, S.S.F., Sister Sylvia by Sisters of Mount Carmel La Garde, Polly by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Truxillo, O. Carm., Sister Francesca by Mr. Marion Grillot Landry, Jacob, Trinh, Cole and Elise by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Vollmer, Dana by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffin Landry, Meghann by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Webre, Mr. and Mrs. Walter by Mrs. Mary Chenier Landry, Mildred B. by Ms. Jeanne Domingue Wiewiorowski, Irene by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Landry, Sherry by Mr. and Mrs. Norris Rader Wilson, Steve and Suzette by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broggi Lantier, Mable by Ms. Jeanne Domingue Laster, Mr. Bob by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm., Sisters of Zambito, Paolo by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Mount Carmel Zeigler, Mrs. Denise Leblanc by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffin Lawson-Baker, Scharmaine by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Leblanc, Ginger H. by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry LeBlanc, Margaret Ann O. and Michelle Clement by Ms. Margaret and Helena LeBlanc Leonard, Sisters Lucie and Anne by Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Leonard Lincoln, Mrs. Aileen by Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lassalle

Marcello, Mr. Ray by Bob and Kathleen Broggi News of Note Markelz, O. Carm., Very Reverend Carl by Sisters of Mount Carmel Martin, Ms. Ti by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Did You Know?... The St. Ann Shrine at 5858 McBride, Mary Beth and Bryan by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Landry Meaux, Laura by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. Lower Bay Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 has a Melancon, O. Carm., Sister Laura by Mrs. Jerry Chauffe marble altar top and a marble pascal lamb inserted Menge, Penny by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. into the altar.These came from our St. Adele’s altar Millan Romeral, O. Carm., Most Reverend Fernando by Sisters after Hurricane Camille. In 2004 the chapel was of Mount Carmel Mount Carmel Class of 1953 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. declared a Hightower, Jr. Diocesan Shrine Mount Carmel Class of 1963, New Iberia by Mrs. and Mrs. Glenn now known as Sargent the Holy Infant Mouton, Mrs. Libby by Mrs. Lorraine Rock of Good Health Natonton, O. Carm., Sister Remedios by Reverend Rholando Shrine. It is Grecia and Friends about fifteen minutes from St. Oubre, Mrs. Sara by Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse, O. Carm. Adele’s; from Papania, Mrs. Anna Maria by Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse, O. Nicholson Carm. Avenue take a Paternostro, Mr. Joe by Sisters of Mount Carmel left at Hwy. 90 and a left at Lower Bay Road (sign Privat, Frook by Mrs. Jeanne Gossen Lakeshore/ Clermont Harbor.) Reese, Ms. Dottie by Ms. P.K. Scheerle, R.N. Mrs. Yvonne Boos Garcia’s parents kept the Reichert, Sr., Mr. Robert by Mrs. Carmel Fitzpatrick marble pieces at their house after one of the sisters Riggs, O. Carm., Sister Catherine by Ms. Robbie Dale Folse suggested they take them before the house was David, Mr. and Mrs. David LeBlanc Ronkartz, Alexandria Marie by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cramer torn down. They gave them to St. Ann in 1997 Ronquillo, Mr. John by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. when the chapel was built. (Photo by Sister Maria Sheila Undang, O. Carm.)

11 News of Note

On Sept. 18, 2013 Sisters Mailyn Batocabe (pictured above) and Remedios Natonton, O. Carm. attended the 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Dom Norberto do Amaral, Bishop of the Diocese of Maliana., Timor-Leste. (Photos by: left, Sister Mailyn Batocabe, O.Carm.; right, Sister Remedios Natonton, O. Carm.)

The Sisters of Mount Carmel enjoy the 2013 Celebrity Chef Celebration for MCE. The theme was “Celebrate Abbeville.” Pictured from left to right: Sisters Clare Cramer, Lawrence Habetz, Teresa Margaret Toups, Evelyn Mire, Judith Hebert, Janet LeBlanc, Paula Derise, Laura Melancon, Kathy Farrelly and Fatima Mouton. (Photo by Marcy Lege)

Sister Alice Abate is pictured with Ms. MaryAnn Perpetua, a young woman who came to visit the community in Au- Dianne Prestridge with Christian Brothers Services gust and November. conducted a Driver Awareness Class for the sisters A native of Nigeria, in the New Orleans area and in the Lafayette area. MaryAnn now lives These classes are held regularly as a benefit from in St. Louis, MO Christian Brothers. The purpose is to remind the where she works as a participants of safe driving practices and to registered nurse. (Photo by Sister Beth Fitzpatrick, O. Carm.) enhance driving skills. (Photo by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm.)

12 News of Note

Two Sisters of Mount Carmel were honored in celebration of the anniversaries of their religious professions at a liturgy and reception at St. Leo Church in Lafayette, LA on November 2. Honored were Sister Ann Carmel Segura, O. Carm. (80th), pictured standing with presider, Msgr. Robie E. Robichaux, JCL and Sister Catherine Riggs, O. Carm. (50th). Three Sisters of Mount Carmel also celebrated jubilees this year in their local place of ministry: Sisters Laura Melancon, O. Carm. (60th) in Lafayette, LA , Bernadine Juarez, O. Carm. (50th), and Lourdes Calleja, O. Carm. (50th), both in the Philippines. See p. 3-4 for Jubilarians’ biographies (Photo by Sister Alice Abate, O. Carm.)

Sister Camille Anne Campbell, O. Carm., president and principal of Mount Carmel Academy, New Orleans, LA, received the 2013 Father James A. Tarantino award at the Nov. 6 awards banquet hosted by Holy Rosary School. She received the award for her unique and distinguished role of Catholic Leadership. Father Tarantino’s mother, Mrs. Marjorie H. Tarantino (pictured with Sister Camille Anne), a 1940 Mount Carmel Academy graduate, was present at the banquet. Also attending were: Beth Ann Simno, Deena Cheramie, Sue Buras, Susan Crawford, P.J. Ciaccio, and Sisters Rose Marie Penouilh, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, and Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm. (Photo by Sister Lawrence Habetz, O. Carm.)

Sister Lilibeth Alzate Espiritu, O. Carm. pro- fessed final vows November 30 at the Sisters of Mount Carmel Catholic School Multi- purpose Hall in Quezon City, Philippines.

Sisters Barbara Nell Laperouse and Denis Rodrigue attended the E. D. White Alumnus of the Year banquet in Thibodaux on October 24. Dr. Chester Weimer was the honoree. Standing next to the sisters is Mrs. Kathleen Broggi, a Mount Carmel alumna. They are pictured with E. D. White students who attended the October 24 luncheon. (Photo by Kay Constant)

13 Timor-Leste Ministry Update

Top row: The new convent in Timor-Leste. Sister Remedios Natonton resting with the volunteer mothers and children after a day of house cleaning; Sisters’ bedroom. Middle row: Convent blessing was held with the Carmelite Friars and the people in Beilaco, Zumalai. Bottom row: Thanks to our generous donors for the new Ford Ranger for the sister’s use; Sisters Remedios Natonton and Mailyn Batocabe happily enjoying their new home. (Photos by Sister Mailyn Batocabe, O. Carm., bottom right photo by Frater Narcizzo, O. Carm.)

14 A Contemplative View

Ministry to Lay Carmelites

The Sisters of Mount Carmel are engaged in ministry to Lay Carmelites in two ways: working as Spiritual Assistants to some of the many Lay Carmelite communities in the Louisiana area; and working as members of the staff at the Lay Carmelite Office in Illinois. As spiritual assistants, some of the Sisters work with a local community, participating in the monthly meeting, giving days of reflection, answering the questions of the members, and serving on the local community’s council. In 1987 Sister Christina Griggs moved to Illinois to work in the Lay Carmelite ministry and after her retirement, she was replaced by Sister Libby Dahlstrom. Both Sisters Libby and Mary Martin have been working at the Provincial Lay Carmelite Office for 10+ years and since they began working in this ministry, have been overseeing the more than 220 Lay Carmelite communities of the entire Most Pure Heart of Mary Province here in the U.S. and in southern Canada. Sister Libby’s main responsibility has been that of official visitator to each local community, so she spends much of her ministry time traveling around the states and Canadian provinces to each community, observing and encouraging their Sisters Libby Dahlstrom and Mary Martin growth both in Carmelite spirituality and in membership. In the course of a three-year period, all the 220+ communities are visited at least once, or perhaps twice. As Coordinator of Lay Carmelites, Sr. Mary’s responsibilities are very diverse, from advising a director on how to solve a community problem, or appointing area leaders around the country, conducting meetings with representatives from both U.S. provinces, overseeing the finances of the Lay Carmelite Office, to planning the next Lay Carmelite National Convocation. (Atlanta Hilton, September, 2015) What do Sisters Libby and Mary find most rewarding about their ministry? “To work with adults who are seeking to live the Carmelite Way is gratifying, and humbling. It is especially enlightening and hopeful to witness so many lay persons seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and His Mother.”

Sister Libby Dahlstrom, O. Carm. resides in Darien, IL and is Associate Provincial Delegate to Lay Carmelites, Province of Most Pure Heart of Mary. News of Note The Sisters of Mount Carmel held their second “Barn Again” Women weekend on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013. It is a weekend in which the sisters and laity come together to pray, play and work. The theme of the weekend focused on the gifts we have been given, especially the gift of our Carmelite charism. Throughout the weekend a variety of sisters shared with the group how the Carmelite charism has gifted them personally and professionally. Sister Lena Collins, pictured, organized the work activities that continue to beautify the Spirituality Center. A great time was had by those who participated in the weekend.

15 Contemplatives in Action

Editors: Published triannually for our friends and benefactors. Stephanie R. Johnson Sr. Lawrence Habetz Sr. Alice Abate The Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a community whose prophetic call moves the sisters to be in active ministries that Collaborators: help bring about a more peaceful, just and loving world. They are Sr. Gwen Monahan nourished by contemplative prayer, community and devotion to Mary, Sr. Catherine Martin a woman of simplicity and faith.

Contributors: Website: Email: Sr. Beth Fitzpatrick Sr. Maria Sheila Undang www.sistersofmountcarmel.org [email protected] Sr. Bernardine Juarez Sr. Laura Melancon Sr. Libby Dahlstrom

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